Fitness instructor insurance designed to protect your business
NEXT Insurance is a one-stop shop to help you get the affordable fitness instructor insurance you need to protect your fitness business from accidents, injuries, and legal fees. Our business insurance packages typically include:
- General liability
- Professional liability
- Workers’ compensation
- Commercial property
We’ll help you get the business insurance coverage you need
It’s all about managing your risk. See the different policies available for fitness instructors and save up to 10% when you bundle two or more of our policies.
General Liability
Bought by 95% of business owners like you
General liability insurance covers a wide range of fitness instructor accidents and basic risks. You’ll have financial protection if someone gets hurt during a fitness class or group training session or you are held responsible for damaging property that doesn’t belong to you.
general liability can help you pay for:
Medical payments
Property damage
Legal fees and judgments
Professional Liability (E&O)
Bought by 80% of business owners like you
Professional liability insurance (also known as errors and omissions) helps you defend yourself if you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money. For example, if you are accused of causing someone an injury, it could help cover related expenses to defend yourself or redo the job.
professional liability can help you pay for:
Professional negligence (actual or alleged)
Legal defense costs
Legal judgments
Workers’ Compensation
For self-employed business owners and those who hire employees
Workers’ compensation insurance can help pay for medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury. It’s almost always required if you have employees in your fitness business. Choose business owner’s coverage with your policy to protect yourself.
workers compensation can help you pay for:
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Employer liability
Commercial Property
For business owners who own or rent physical spaces
Commercial property insurance can help protect your fitness business equipment, inventory and even the building itself if you own it. If your business property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe or fire, property insurance can help with replacement costs or repairs as well as the loss of business income while you get back up and running.
commercial property can help you pay for:
Damaged equipment and inventory
Lost income
Operating expenses
What other fitness instructors say about NEXT
Next Insurance for Liability Personal Training
It was easy to sign up and a great price for Personal Training Liability Insurance
Lorraine B.
3/20/2023
Owner
Agent service was excellent
Mark B.
3/17/2023
Easy to enroll.
Easy to enroll.
Christopher M.
3/16/2023
Personal Trainer
Best insurance in the area
Victor L.
3/15/2023
Fast easy and affordable
Fast easy and affordable
Samuel J.
3/14/2023
Great option for Insurance
Great option for Insurance
Chadwick W.
3/10/2023
Very pleased with the process!
Very pleased with the process!
Pamela G.
3/8/2023
Easy and affordable
Within minutes I updated my insurance. Good price too. Love the monthly premium option.
Darcie S.
2/28/2023
Easy to sign up and has what I need.
Only took about 10 minutes to have all my questions answered and get the plan I need for my business. Great price and easy to understand plan.
Annick L.
2/21/2023
Peace of mind
easy to apply and and customer service is very responsive
Darrell W.
2/19/2023
You can save up to 25% in discounts on fitness instructor insurance
You can pay for your insurance monthly or annually and you can cancel instantly at any time.
Basic
Lowest Price
General Liability
Per occurrence
$500,000
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$100,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
PRO
Most Popular
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$500,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
PRO PLUS
Best Coverage
General Liability
Per occurrence
$2 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
How much does fitness instructor insurance cost?
The cost of insurance for exercise professionals varies based on the risks that your business faces, such as:
- The types of projects you work on
- Where your projects are located
- Your payroll and the kinds of jobs your employees do
Learn more about fitness instructor insurance costs and coverage.
Fitness instructor insurance requirements
Fitness instructors are almost always required to have insurance due to the risk of exercise-related injuries and incidents. You might need insurance to:
- Win new business. Gyms and other clients might ask you to have active insurance — usually general liability.
- Hire employees. Most states require workers’ compensation.
- Repair or replace property you own or rent. Protect your inventory, fitness equipment and even the building that you lease or own.
Frequently asked questions about business insurance
Here are some of the most common questions we get about fitness professionals insurance. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.
How does business insurance protect fitness instructors?
Our fitness instructor insurance packages are designed to protect your business from a variety of risks and help you save money to grow your business. You’ll be protected from financial losses related to:
Damage to someone’s property
You accidentally crack a mirror when cleaning up after teaching a class at a gym. The general liability coverage in your insurance package would help pay for a replacement.Accidents that hurt someone
A client slips a disc while working out with you and blames you for the injury. Your general liability coverage would also come into play here by helping to pay for medical costs and legal fees.Professional mistakes
A fitness center operator claims that you left a door unlocked, which leads to a burglary. Professional liability insurance helps you defend yourself if you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money.Workplace injuries
You hurt your back while helping the owner of a local gym move a treadmill. Workers’ compensation insurance with business owner’s coverage can help cover medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ comp is usually required by law if you have employees.Damage to your own property
Your gym space is flooded when a frozen pipe bursts. Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire, tornado or vandalism.What do I need to get an insurance quote online?
We keep it simple and straightforward so you can find the coverage that’s right for you within a few minutes. When you start a quote for insurance, we’ll ask you a few basic questions about your business, including: the kind of services you provide, the location of your office or where you plan to work, how many people you employ and how much you pay them and the number and type of vehicles you use for work.
How can I get a certificate of insurance?
You’ll have instant access to your certificate of insurance 24/7 from your computer or mobile device when you purchase coverage with Next. There’s no waiting for anyone, no need to print anything and definitely no fax machines.
If you’re a new or current Next Insurance customer, all you need to do is log in to your account and your Live Certificate delivers you the proof of insurance you need instantly, for free.
You can easily share your COI with anyone via email, text message or a social media post.
We provide unlimited certificates and you can also add an additional insured for free. If you decide to change your coverage, your certificate will be automatically updated.
Find out more details about your certificate of insurance.
How does the claims process work with NEXT Insurance?
- If you’re a policyholder, you can file a claim any time by logging in to your account at www.nextinsurance.com and clicking the “File a claim” under the "About us" tab. You can expect a call from us shortly after you submit a claim to go over the details.
- If you do not have a policy with us and are filing against one of our policyholders, you can head over to our website at www.nextinsurance.com, select “Help Center” under our “Support” tab, and under “Quick Actions for Customers” click where it says ”Not a policyholder and want to file a claim?”
- If you cannot access your online account and require help from our support team, please visit our online help center.
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* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.